Licensed Vocational Nurse Cover Letter

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the licensed vocational nurse position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for skilled nursing care and prescribed treatments to participants in the clinic according to professional nursing standards and primary care orders.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• IV Blood Draw Certification and current experience or completion of a refresher course
• Successful completion of skills assessment test
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and Worker's Compensation claims handling (Preferred)
• Occupational Medical Health experience (Preferred)
• Experience in injury/illness case management (Preferred)
• Current unrestricted TX state license
• BLS / CPR within 30 days
• Currently licensed as a L.V.N

In response to your job posting for licensed vocational nurse, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

Previously, I was responsible for information to resident and family members of prevention techniques and other ways to maintain or improve the general health and psychosocial status of the resident.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Excellent listening and follow-through abilities and a willingness to accept constructive criticism
• Demonstrates competence in clinical practice by adherence to all nursing standards
• Demonstrates competency in the performance of vital signs, injections, pulmonary function tests, base line snellens, phlebotomy and EKGs and other depending on the clinical setting
• Prints lab/test results from PCIS
• Current CA Licensed Vocational Nurse – LVN
• Current AHA BLS/CPR for Healthcare Providers certificate
• Previous ambulatory care experience strongly preferred
• Recent LVN experience having some contact with the senior population

Please consider me for the licensed vocational nurse opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

Previously, I was responsible for patient/family/caretaker instruction regarding nursing care, medications, diet, treatments and appropriate instruction to optimize self-care and to ensure safety.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Recent Ambulatory experience in Pediatrics, Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
• Prior experience in oncology services
• Current Cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification (CPR)
• Committed and ready to work
• Experience with placing and reading PPDs/TB Tests
• Perform clinical responsibilities such as taking vital signs, collecting lab specimens, performing EKG’s, and administering IM injections
• Manage patient charts including collecting patient history, documenting EHR appropriately, and conducting regular chart audits
• Apply splints, dressings and bandages

In response to your job posting for licensed vocational nurse, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In my previous role, I was responsible for direct and individualized care to residents and administer prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques and facility policies.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Maintains acceptable attendance/follows work schedule
• Displays cleanliness, good grooming, personal appearance and follows dress requirements consistently
• Interacts in professional manner with residents, public, and co-workers
• Is free of non-treated communicable disease
• CPR and First Aid Certified per state regulations
• Is neat, accurate, dependable and keeps work/space clean
• Experience in primary care or urgent care
• Take vital signs, collecting lab specimens, performing EKG’s, and administering IM injections

I am excited to be applying for the position of licensed vocational nurse. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for basic client care and treatments, such as dressing wounds, treating bedsores, alcohol rubs, and massages, or performing cauterizations.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Graduate from an accredited Practical/Vocational Nurse program
• Current/valid LVN license from the state licensing board or valid Compact LVN license
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or Advanced Care Life Support (ACLS) American Heart Association (AHA)
• Graduate of a California Approved Licensed Vocational Nursing Program
• Graduate of California Approved Course in IV Therapy, and considered competent by the BVNPT to start and superimpose intravenous fluids via primary or secondary infusion lines
• Current AHA or ARC ACLS certification
• Implement and monitor patients detoxification protocols
• Render first aid and provide nursing support in emergency situations, obtain vital signs and document in EMR